Can a Vacation Save Your Love Life?

Date May 14th, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Romantic Vacations in Greece

Do vacations equal happiness? According to some 86 percent of American consumers who were asked whether these two elements link … they do.

The Expedia® Pleasure Index, an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Expedia, sought to examine the link between vacations and happiness. What the survey revealed, not surprisingly: Americans report that vacations make them happier than their marriages, happier than their religions, happier than weddings and birthdays and even happier than spending time with their cats (but consumers who have never taken a vacation are more likely to say that cats make them happier than those who have gone on vacation within the past year). Read more »

The Latest in Travel Deals, Discounts and Packages

Date May 21st, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Hotel and dining in Tahiti

The Air New Zealand Explorer Pass

Travelers heading to Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands can take advantage of the Air New Zealand Explorer Pass. It’s available exclusively to residents of USA and Canada travelling on an Air New Zealand fare to New Zealand, Australia or the Pacific Islands. The Air New Zealand Explorer Pass makes for an easy and cost-effective way to travel within these regions, whether country-specific or mixing and matching destinations through the Southern Pacific all in one trip. Read more »

Global Airline Traffic: Slow, Steady, Upward Climb

Date May 14th, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Airlines in 2013

Global airline traffic is on an upward-facing trajectory but the strongest growth can be pegged, not surprisingly, on the Middle East.

Strong demand has been led by emerging markets with all regions showing gains. Total global air traffic rose 5.9% compared to March 2012, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in a report released this month. Capacities have risen by 3.5% compared to the year-ago period, pushing up average load factors to 80.3%. Read more »

New Study Reveals What Affluent Travelers Want

Date May 14th, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Upscale Vacation choices

What do wealthy travelers really want? A new study by Resonance Consulting Group says a little Internet, a lot of beach, and some good food and wine, for starters.

The 2013 Resonance Report released last month surveyed more than 1,200 individuals from households with incomes of $150,000 and higher to measure the travel and leisure preferences and aspirations among this set as labor statistics indicate these affluent households account for almost a third of all domestic spending on lodging and air travel. Read more »

Da Vinci’s Florence Begins at Il Salviatino

Date May 14th, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Luxury Hotels in Florence, Italy

Those entranced by the new series on Starz, Da Vinci’s Demons, will want to see the magnificent city of Florence – the city inside the spotlight – for all the magic and artistry that may have been lived by Da Vinci, himself.

Florence is the epicenter of Leonardo Da Vinci treasure, hidden and exposed and ripe for the finding. But where you stay in Florence can be just as important as what you will find. Complementing any exploration into the birthplace of the Renaissance would be a stay at Il Salviatino — where accommodations approach masterpieces preserved through the centuries. Read more »

Aspen: Perfect Summer Escape for People and Pets

Date May 14th, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Cheap Hotels in Aspen

Two renovated sister properties in Aspen, Colorado invite travelers to plan a trip to a paradise in the peaks this summer without breaking the bank. Hotel Aspen and Molly Gibson Lodge offer high value, affordable and stylish landing spots with friendly service and comfortable surroundings for visitors and their pets. The properties face each other on a fashionable street in downtown Aspen, with summer rates that one could only dream about come ski season.
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Colorado for Peak Pleasures in Adaptive Sports

Date May 14th, 2013 Date Lark Gould

Handicapped sports in Colorado

For U.S. vets returning to a rough and tumble American landscape or for anyone who may have some motor disabilities but wants to keep trucking, Colorado is the perfect playground.

A number of centers and associations throughout Colorado have developed adaptive activities through the use of skillfully trained instructors and state-of-the-art equipment that can make most daunting sports comfortable and manageable. From hiking trails and rock climbing, to skiing and snowshoe tours, Colorado offers a variety of year-round activities for disabled persons seeking indoor and outdoor adventures. Following is a sampling of summer and winter activities possible that can stand at the center of a satisfying vacation. Read more »

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